Which Headphones Should You Buy?

How much are you willing to spend on headphones? (Please check all that apply)

Please note, if you only click on the "I am willing to spend $100 to $130" you will only get headphones in this price range. That's why you should click on multiple options if you want headphones at various prices.

I am willing to spend less than $80 on headphones.

I am willing to spend between $80 and $99 on headphones.

I am willing to spend $100 to $129 on headphones.

I am willing to spend $130 to $149 on headphones.

I am willing to spend $150 to $174 on headphones.

I am willing to spend $175 to $199 on headphones.

I am willing to spend greater than $200 on headphones.

What will you mainly use your headphones for? (Check all that apply)

Everyday music, podcasts, and videos

Traveling, commuting, or blocking distracting noise

Working out, running, or spending time outdoors

Gaming

Work calls, studying, or working from home

Critical music listening, recording, mixing, or producing

All of the above.

Which style of headphones do you prefer? (Check all that apply)

I like all types of headphones.

Over-ear or on-ear headphones. Larger headphones that sit on or around your ears. Best for comfort, noise cancellation, travel, studying, and immersive sound.

Wireless earbuds. Small earbuds that fit in your ears. Best for everyday use, portability, phone calls, commuting, and casual listening.

Open-ear or workout-focused headphones. Headphones made for running, walking, gym use, outdoor use, or staying aware of your surroundings.

Gaming headset. Headphones designed for gaming, voice chat, long sessions, and low-latency audio.

Wired studio or audiophile headphones. Headphones for serious music listening, recording, mixing, editing, or high-quality at-home audio.

How important is noise cancellation to you?

Some headphones will muffle sounds in the background, this is otherwise known as noise cancellation.

I want the best noise cancellation possible.

I want good noise cancellation, but it does not need to be perfect.

I only need a little noise reduction.

I actually want to hear what is happening around me.

I do not care about noise cancellation.

What kind of sound do you like?

Heavy bass. For people who want deep, punchy, powerful sound for hip-hop, EDM, pop, rock, workouts, or gaming.

Clear vocals and podcasts. For people who care most about voices sounding clean and easy to understand.

Balanced sound. For people who want everything to sound good without the bass, vocals, or treble overpowering the rest.

Detailed music quality. For people who care about hearing instruments, layers, small details, and more serious music quality.

Loud, energetic sound. For people who want exciting, lively sound rather than perfect accuracy.

I do not know. I just want them to sound good. For people who are not picky and just want a safe, popular recommendation.